Articles by Natalie Forster

Premier 150 Survey results are in after an unprecedented year.

As of April 2021, commercial projects are resuming in most parts of the country as public spaces open up and resume operations that are more regular. 

One year ago it seemed as though the term “the new normal,” was flying around constantly. 

In an effort the help distributor members better understand the needs and adapt to evolving expectations of contractor customers, the American Supply Association’s D.NEXT Lab team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conducted research focused on contractor purchasing habits, ordering and receiving preferences at distributors, big-box retailers and online. 

As the PHCP-PVF industry is facing an expected 100,000 retired skilled workers over the next 10 years, attracting the next generation is more important than ever. 

Supplyhouse.com donated a range of supplies — from tool kits to clamps and everything in between — to New Jersey-based Mitchell’s Plumbing & Heating as they traveled to help Texans in need of plumbing repairs. 

Danielle Laird, national accounts manager for Bradford White, absolutely loves the industry and the company she works for. 

ASA’s Women in Industry division annual event will take place virtually April 20 to 23. Since its inception in 2016, ELEVATE has grown to bring more than 200 women from the PHCP-PVF industry together each year for an event full of inspiring educational sessions, networking and fun.